Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kilowatt Lake Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $300 (55 Rentals)

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Watkins Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Watkins Manor

2643 N Watkins StMemphis, TN 38127
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2238 Howell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2238 Howell Ave

2238 Howell AveMemphis, TN 38108
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2086 Hubert Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2086 Hubert Ave

2086 Hubert AveMemphis, TN 38108

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669-677 Harrell St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

669-677 Harrell St

669-677 Harrell StMemphis, TN 38112

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528 E Pkwy N, Unit 9

528 E Pkwy N
MemphisTN38112

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Cheapest Available Kilowatt Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kilowatt Lake area of Memphis, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at University Gardens Manor priced from $659. 1716 DuPont Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Kilowatt Lake apartments for rent in Memphis, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Gardens Manor2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$659
1716 DuPont Ave2 Bed 1 Bed2BR,1BA$850
Kings Reserve MemphisBelvedere1BR,1BA$950
The Galloway @ Evergreen2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,095
Parcels at ConcourseCrafton 1Studio,1BA$1,418

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kilowatt Lake, TN

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kilowatt Lake area is the $1.19 price per square foot Gold Unit Model at University Gardens Manor in the in the East Memphis neighborhood starting from $920. The second greatest value Kilowatt Lake apartment is the 1534 N Parkway Model at 1534 N Parkway, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Midtown Memphis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kilowatt Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Gardens ManorGold Unit2BR,1BA$1.19
1534 N Parkway, Unit 11534 N Parkway1BR,1BA$1.87
Kings Reserve MemphisBelvedere1BR,1BA$1.58
The Galloway @ Evergreen2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.83
Parcels at ConcourseCrafton 2Studio ,1BA$2.73
1716 DuPont Ave2 Bed 1 Bed2BR,1BA$1.48

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Kilowatt Lake, Memphis, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kilowatt Lake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kilowatt Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Kilowatt Lake is University Gardens Manor which is listed at $659, while the average apartment in Kilowatt Lake costs $1,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kilowatt Lake?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 68 regular apartments in Kilowatt Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kilowatt Lake?

Cheap apartments in Kilowatt Lake have an average cost of $543 which is $782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kilowatt Lake.

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